This is what I do when I just need to slow down and feel like myself again. Warm light, comfy layers, glowy skincare, a good cup of tea… nothing fancy, just simple things that help me feel calm and cared for. I’m in my robe, my phone’s on do not dist...
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Step 1: Set The Mood
Step 2: Skincare Reset
Step 3: Comfy Everything
Step 4: Soothing Drink and/or Snack
Step 5: Wind Down Activities
Step 6: Sleep Must Haves
Step 1: Set The Mood
Making my home and bedroom feel peaceful and sweet.
Goose Creek candles have quickly become a favorite for their top quality ingredients and how the scent fills the room. Strawberry and Coconut are two of my favorite scent and helps me start to calm down with the comforting scent.
Strawberry Coconut Milk 3-Wick Candle
This Goose Creek scent is all things cozy. I love the warm scent without being too strong. Also, they have a beautiful aesthetic.
Toasted Pistachio Muffin 3-Wick Candle
This Osea vagus nerve spray has a fresh, calming and relaxing scent. It it a soothing scent to spray on your pillow before bed.
Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist
Red light therapy lamps are known to help increase melatonin production naturally. The less harsh hue can also help you wind down.
Red Light Therapy Night Light 670nm USB
Step 2: Skincare Reset
My skin is dry and mature, and this combo helps me wake up looking alive even when I’m tired.
This La Roche Posay cleanser does not strip my skin and actually foams while being and oil cleanser. This washes off all my makeup and can raven wash of waterproof mascara.
Lipikar AP+ Cleansing Oil for Face & Body
Vitamin e oil has been a staple in my nightly skincare routine since my 30s. I add the oil to my nightly moisturizer.
Vitamin E Oil | 8 fl oz
I have been using Nivea crème since I was a little girl. There is no other cream that retains hydration the same for me. I mix vitamin e oil with this at night for my nightly moisturizer.
NIVEA Creme Moisturizing Cream 16 Oz Jar
I have been using Vaseline as a lip mask since I was a child (thanks mom and dad). I now I have my kids do it as well after they brush their teeth. We are not waking up with chapped lips in this house!
Vaseline® Healing Jelly Cocoa Butter
Step 3: Comfy Everything
I live in comfort after 7pm—soft, stretchy, and forgiving (especially after dessert).
This Barefoot Dreams robe was a gift for me, but one of my favorite items. It’s beautiful, soft, and keeps me warm and cozy before bed.
CozyChic® Ribbed Robe
These Barefoot Dreams socks feel like a warm hug and stay soft after washing.
CozyChic® Heathered Socks
These Victoria’s Sectet pajamas are light, soft, come in many sizes, and feel cozy and beautiful.
Buy Modal Long Pajama Set - Order Pajamas Sets online 5000007337 - Victoria's Secret US
These Comfrt blankets are insanely soft and cozy. You can fall asleep very quickly with how soft and cozy this is. It is also gorgeous!
Dreamer Blanket
Step 4: Soothing Drink and/or Snack
My favorite cozy night sip and snack essentials.
I drink tea every night with honey before bed and this mug is the perfect size. Having a pretty personalized mug is a bonus.
The Bistro Tile Stoneware Mug: Monogram Edition
This Beautiful tea kettle is not only “beautiful “ it heats water fast for tea.
Beautiful 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle 1500 W with One-Touch Activation, Porcini Taupe by Drew Barrymore - Walmart.com
My favorite tea brand is Republic of Tea. This is my current favorite but I like so many.
Beautifying Botanicals® Beauty Sleep Herbal Tea
My go to cozy snack is always going to be popcorn. I love the simple ingredients in Lesser Evil popcorn.
LesserEvil Organic Popcorn Himalayan Sea Salt - 4.6-oz
Step 5: Wind Down Activities
Relaxing activities to help me wind down.
My current read. I love to read a bit before bed to unwind. Love Abby Jimenez books.
Just for the Summer - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
I like to end my day with great and Papier makes the most beautiful gratitude (and wellness, planners etc) journals.
Colorblock | Gratitude Journal
Lush bath bombs are equal parts soothing and delectably scented. A bath and a good book is perfect before bed.
Dreamy Oaty Lavender Cataplasm
Step 6: Sleep Must Haves
This is my secret to actually falling asleep and staying asleep, especially during bright Alaskan summers.
This is a lightly scented magnesium spray that I leave in the bathroom to spray my skin before bed.
Dream Milk Magnesium Body Spray - Pacifica
I’ve tried a lot of pillowcases, but this one is it. It’s soft, smooth, and doesn’t soak up all my skincare. My hair feels less frizzy in the morning, and it helps keep that just-washed look a little longer (yes, even with Alaska humidity doing the m...
Sleep
This is more than a fancy alarm clock and it’s part my wind-down ritual. It gently dims into sunset light while I do my skincare, plays calming sounds (like rain or ocean waves), and wakes me up with a soft sunrise glow instead of a blaring alarm. To...